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Legal Secretary

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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Lexington, KY (In Person)

$40,587 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/3/2026

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Legal Secretary Commonwealth of Kentucky - 3.2 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $2,705.80 - $4,058.76 a month 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Clerical experience Full Job Description Advertisement Closes 7/30/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 2603280 Legal Secretary Pay Grade 11 Salary $2,705.80 - $4,058.76 Monthly Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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FULL TIME
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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Office of the Secretary Location 2624 Research PK Lexington, KY 40511 USA Description The Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is seeking a qualified Legal Secretary to provide essential support to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. This position is under the Office of the Secretary and will be physically located at the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Office of Legal Services (OLS) and will primarily support the attorneys and staff for KLEC. As a national leader in criminal justice, the Justice and Public Safety strives to create a safe and secure society through effective prevention. With over 7,000 employees across five departments, including the Kentucky State Police and the Department of Corrections, we are one of the largest agencies in Kentucky State Government. To learn more about the Cabinet, visit Welcome - Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft and prepare basic legal documents for attorney review and approval. Assist OLS staff with document management, including document collection, identification, storage, and review. Assist with communication between OLS staff and cabinet agencies and employees to facilitate services. Review and transcribe depositions and other legal material.
The ideal candidates will possess:
A keen eye for detail and meticulous work habits. Proven ability to complete assignments independently. A strong ability to multitask. Experience with administrative law process. Some travel is required. Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
Four years of clerical experience. Substitute
EDUCATION
for
EXPERIENCE
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Substitute
EXPERIENCE
for
EDUCATION
Clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in
KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ann Smith at An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D